Category: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

MVNU goes “Back to School” for September First Friday

Downtown Mount Vernon will be busy with activities tonight (9/1). Don’t miss the Back-to-School Celebration for September First Friday!

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is joining in the back-to-school celebration with a department and organization fair on West Gambier Street. Be sure to stop by to participate in activities and learn more about all the great things students and faculty are doing in our community!

Click HERE to find out more information about September First Friday.
Click HERE to find out more about Mount Vernon Nazarene Univesity. (Check out the NEW website)!

The Morning Thing shared conversations with 3 MVNU Faculty members about the activities planned for tonight.
– Dr. Rachel Young, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Traditional Social Work Program Director & Department Chair and GPS Social Work Program Coordinator
– Dr. Jessica Grubaugh, Associate Dean for the Jetter School of Professional Studies
– Dr. Dora Hawthorne, Professor of English and Chair of the English and History Departments

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The Big Blue Crew shares encouragement to MVNU Students

Today is the first day of classes for Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Members of the WNZR Staff share messages of encouragement to new and returning students.
We hope that you have a great day and make this a great semester.
Remember to connect with WNZR to find encouragement every day.
Find us at 90.9FM, wnzr.fm, wnzr.tv and apps for every phone.

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Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life shares excitement for Move-In Day

WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.

It is NEW Student Move-In Day!

Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.

Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.

Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.

Enjoy the conversation!

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Dr. Matt Spraker talks to WNZR about MVNU’s New Student Move In Day

Today is a special day at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It is NEW Student Move-In Day.

Dr. Matt Spraker, Vice President of Student Life talked to WNZR about the activities planned for this day and his goals for this academic year.

He also shared some exciting news about his office is intentionally reaching out to commuter students and striving to connect them to the student body and campus activities.

Dr. Spraker also shares a special message for new students and their families.

Listen to the full conversation here.

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August MVNU Update with Dr. James Smith

The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 8/4/23.

Dr. James Smith, MVNU’s Vice President of University Relations, shared details about the MVNU 2027 strategic plan. He discusses the timeline for the plan, and the 8 strategies within the plan. He shares the 13 initiatives in the plan, and how MVNU is currently adopting the initiatives.

He also gives an update on the MVNU presidential search. Dr. Smith also shares what he is most looking forward to in the fall semester.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

Stay up to date with MVNU at mvnu.edu.

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MVNU Update with Dr. David Wilson

The Morning Thing hosted the monthly MVNU Update on Friday, 7/7/23.

Dr. Wilson also gave us a rough timeline for the installation of a new president. The hope is to announce the new president by mid-fall.

MVNU’s Interim President, Dr. David Wilson shared a campus update.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
He shared the scope of his role during this transitional period at the university. He also shared an update on the Presidential search. A search firm is helping MVNU through this process.

He talks about the commitment from the MVNU Board of Trustees and the need for prayer. He invited all of us to join him in prayer and fasting as we face this important decision and transition.

Stay connected to MVNU online HERE.

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WNZR presents the May 2023 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his final Presidential Update.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared an update on his health and talked about how this graduation would be bittersweet. Dr. Spaulding will be retiring after MVNU’s Commencement on 5/6/23.

He talked about the accomplishments that he is proud of, shared memories from his time at MVNU and gave us an update on the Presidential Search.

Dr. Spaulding shared a special message to the Class of 2023 and all MVNU students. He also shared encouragement for MVNU Faculty and Staff.

He shared the plans that he and Sharon have for retirement, including a trip to Florida and a move to Sunbury.

The WNZR Staff want to thank Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding for their incredible service to our ministry and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Please join us in praying for this transition for their family and MVNU.

Dr. Spaulding,
Thanks for the many conversations and valuable information that we have shared over these past few years. It has been my honor to talk with you each month as we highlight a very special place – 800 Martinsburg Road! Your legacy will live on at MVNU. God bless you in retirement.

Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we share memories

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from this school year.

Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart, Allison Prouty and Ricky Geyer.

Allison and Ricky are headed to internships for their summer. Please pray for this transition for them and Marcy.

Alyssa Sidle joins the show next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, weekdays 6am – 9am.

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WNZR celebrates Seniors Week with Mackenzie Holder

This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!

We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.

On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Mackenzie Holder.
Mackenzie is from Johnstown, Ohio. She is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).

Mackenzie shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.
She has held many jobs at WNZR including Office Assistant, Co-Host of The Morning Thing, Communication Department Assistant, Voice of the Cougars Social Media Team, plus Head Editor of the Lakeholm Viewer.

Mackenzie shares some memories and lessons that she has learned over these past 4 years.

She asks for prayer for her future. Mackenzie will be attending Miami University in the fall to get her Masters Degreee in Sports Management.

Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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